Strategy & Government Relations Officer – 32590
This high‑profile role requires organisational skills, political awareness, and the ability to influence and collaborate effectively to deliver outcomes that matter. You will support the Environment Agency’s strategic thinking, strengthen its reputation with Government, Parliament, and key stakeholders, and contribute to priority areas such as flood risk, climate adaptation, environmental protection, circular economy, and water resources.
Key Responsibilities
* Coordinate and quality‑assure responses to high‑profile requests, such as ministerial correspondence.
* Manage shared inboxes, track actions, and improve information flow.
* Support responses to parliamentary questions, ministerial or senior briefings.
* Deliver impactful engagement with external stakeholders.
* Monitor trends, government and political activity, helping to share good intelligence across the organisation.
* Build and maintain effective relationships across the Defra Group, including senior leadership.
* Support incident management activities.
Required Skills and Experience
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Strong attention to detail and ability to present information clearly and accurately.
* A flexible approach, able to deliver high‑quality work to tight deadlines.
* Resilience under pressure, with confidence in seeking guidance and support.
* Experience in a customer‑facing or stakeholder engagement role, building relationships and maintaining a positive reputation.
* Strong organisational skills, including effective management of knowledge and information.
* Understanding of parliamentary and government processes, or experience in stakeholder engagement (desirable but not essential).
We are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns and encourage applicants to include their preferred working arrangements.
Contact: eatalent@environment-agency.gov.uk
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